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State Department asked some career diplomats about voting for Trump: Report

State Department asked some career diplomats about voting for Trump: Report

Summary

The U.S. State Department has asked some career diplomats applying for important jobs about how they voted in the last three presidential elections. According to a report, diplomats who voted for President Donald Trump may be eligible for mid- to upper-level foreign service positions.

Key Facts

  • The State Department is questioning some career diplomats about their voting records.
  • The focus is on votes in the last three U.S. presidential elections.
  • Diplomat candidates who voted for President Trump could qualify for higher-level foreign service roles.
  • The report also mentions looking into campaign donations.
  • This practice involves career diplomats applying for senior jobs within the State Department.
  • The information comes from the Washington Sun newspaper.
  • The inquiry relates to the selection process for diplomatic positions.
  • It is not clear how widespread this practice is across the department.
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